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NEULASTA® (pegfilgrastim) injection, for subcutaneous use
Initial U.S. Approval: 2002
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Indications and Usage (1.2)
11/2015
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Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.2, 2.3)
11/2015
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Warnings and Precautions (5.6, 5.7, 5.8)
9/2015
----------------------------INDICATIONS AND USAGE--------------------------Neulasta is a leukocyte growth factor indicated to
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Decrease the incidence of infection, as manifested by febrile
neutropenia, in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving
myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with a clinically
significant incidence of febrile neutropenia. (1.1)
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Increase survival in patients acutely exposed to myelosuppressive doses
of radiation (Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of Acute Radiation
Syndrome). (1.2)
Neulasta is not indicated for the mobilization of peripheral blood progenitor
cells for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
----------------------DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION----------------------
Patients with cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy
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6 mg administered subcutaneously once per chemotherapy cycle.
(2.1)
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Do not administer between 14 days before and 24 hours after
administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy. (2.1)
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Use weight based dosing for pediatric patients weighing less than
45 kg; refer to Table 1. (2.3)
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Patients acutely exposed to myelosuppressive doses of radiation
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Two doses, 6 mg each, administered subcutaneously one week
apart. Administer the first dose as soon as possible after suspected
or confirmed exposure to myelosuppressive doses of radiation, and
a second dose one week after. (2.2)
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Use weight based dosing for pediatric patients weighing less than
45 kg; refer to Table 1. (2.3)
-------------------------------CONTRAINDICATIONS ---------------------------Patients with a history of serious allergic reactions to human granulocyte
colony-stimulating factors such as pegfilgrastim or filgrastim. (4)
-----------------------WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS-----------------------
Fatal splenic rupture: Evaluate patients who report left upper abdominal
or shoulder pain for an enlarged spleen or splenic rupture. (5.1)
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): Evaluate patients who
develop fever, lung infiltrates, or respiratory distress. Discontinue
Neulasta in patients with ARDS. (5.2)
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Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis: Permanently
discontinue Neulasta in patients with serious allergic reactions. (5.3)
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The On-body Injector for Neulasta uses acrylic adhesive. For patients
who have reactions to acrylic adhesives, use of this product may result in
a significant reaction. (5.4)
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Fatal sickle cell crises: Have occurred. (5.5)
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Glomerulonephritis: Evaluate and consider dose-reduction or
interruption of Neulasta if causality is likely. (5.6)
------------------------------ADVERSE REACTIONS------------------------------Most common adverse reactions (≥ 5% difference in incidence compared to
placebo) are bone pain and pain in extremity. (6.1)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Amgen Inc. at
1-800-77-AMGEN (1-800-772-6436) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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Pregnancy: Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm. (8.1)
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Nursing Mothers: Caution should be exercised when administered to a
nursing woman. (8.3)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDAapproved patient labeling
---------------------DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS---------------------
Injection: 6 mg/0.6 mL solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe for
Revised: 4/2016
manual use only. (3)
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Injection: 6 mg/0.6 mL solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe copackaged with the On-body Injector for Neulasta. (3)
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
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ADVERSE REACTIONS
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
6.2 Immunogenicity
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE
1.1 Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy
6.3 Postmarketing Experience
1.2 Patients with Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of Acute Radiation
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DRUG INTERACTIONS
Syndrome
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USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy
8.3 Nursing Mothers
2.2 Patients with Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of Acute Radiation
8.4 Pediatric Use
Syndrome
8.5 Geriatric Use
2.3 Administration
8.6 Renal Impairment
2.4 Special Healthcare Provider Instructions for the On-body Injector
10 OVERDOSAGE
for Neulasta
11 DESCRIPTION
2.5 Advice to Give to Patients Regarding Administration via the On12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
body Injector for Neulasta
12.1 Mechanism of Action
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
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DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
5.1 Splenic Rupture
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
5.2 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
13.3 Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology
5.3 Serious Allergic Reactions
14 CLINICAL STUDIES
5.4 Allergies to Acrylics
14.1 Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy
5.5 Use in Patients with Sickle Cell Disorders
14.2 Patients with Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of Acute Radiation
5.6 Glomerulonephritis
Syndrome
5.7 Leukocytosis
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
5.8 Capillary Leak Syndrome
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
5.9 Potential for Tumor Growth Stimulatory Effects on Malignant
*Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not
Cells
listed.
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE
1.1 Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy
Neulasta is indicated to decrease the incidence of infection, as manifested by febrile neutropenia, in patients with
non-myeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with a clinically significant
incidence of febrile neutropenia [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
Neulasta is not indicated for the mobilization of peripheral blood progenitor cells for hematopoietic stem cell
transplantation.
1.2 Patients with Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome
Neulasta is indicated to increase survival in patients acutely exposed to myelosuppressive doses of radiation [see
Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Studies (14.2)].
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy
The recommended dosage of Neulasta is a single subcutaneous injection of 6 mg administered once per
chemotherapy cycle. For dosing in pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg, refer to Table 1. Do not administer
Neulasta between 14 days before and 24 hours after administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy.
2.2 Patients with Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome
The recommended dose of Neulasta is two doses, 6 mg each, administered subcutaneously one week apart. For
dosing in pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg, refer to Table 1. Administer the first dose as soon as possible
after suspected or confirmed exposure to radiation levels greater than 2 gray (Gy). Administer the second dose one
week after the first dose.
Obtain a baseline complete blood count (CBC). Do not delay administration of Neulasta if a CBC is not readily
available. Estimate a patient’s absorbed radiation dose (i.e., level of radiation exposure) based on information from
public health authorities, biodosimetry if available, or clinical findings such as time to onset of vomiting or
lymphocyte depletion kinetics.
2.3 Administration
Neulasta is administered subcutaneously via a single-dose prefilled syringe for manual use or for use with the Onbody Injector for Neulasta, which is co-packaged with a single-dose prefilled syringe. Use of the On-body Injector
for Neulasta is not recommended for patients with Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome. Use
of the On-body Injector for Neulasta has not been studied in pediatric patients.
Prior to use‚ remove the carton from the refrigerator and allow the Neulasta prefilled syringe to reach room
temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes. Discard any prefilled syringe left at room temperature for greater than
48 hours.
Visually inspect parenteral drug products (prefilled syringe) for particulate matter and discoloration prior to
administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not administer Neulasta if discoloration or particulates
are observed.
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The needle cap on the prefilled syringes contains dry natural rubber (derived from latex); persons with latex allergies
should not administer these products.
Pediatric Patients weighing less than 45 kg
The Neulasta prefilled syringe is not designed to allow for direct administration of doses less than 0.6 mL (6 mg).
The syringe does not bear graduation marks, which are necessary to accurately measure doses of Neulasta less than
0.6 mL (6 mg) for direct administration to patients. Thus, the direct administration to patients requiring dosing of
less than 0.6 mL (6 mg) is not recommended due to the potential for dosing errors. Refer to Table 1.
Table 1. Dosing of Neulasta for pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg
Body Weight Neulasta Dose Volume to Administer Less than 10 kg* See below* See below* 10 - 20 kg 1.5 mg 0.15 mL 21 - 30 kg 2.5 mg 0.25 mL 31 - 44 kg
4 mg
0.4 mL
*For pediatric patients weighing less than 10 kg, administer 0.1 mg/kg (0.01 mL/kg) of Neulasta.
2.4 Special Healthcare Provider Instructions for the On-body Injector for Neulasta
A healthcare provider must fill the On-body Injector with Neulasta using the prefilled syringe and then apply the
On-body Injector for Neulasta to the patient’s skin (abdomen or back of arm). The back of the arm may only be used
if there is a caregiver available to monitor the status of the On-body Injector for Neulasta. Approximately 27 hours
after the On-body Injector for Neulasta is applied to the patient’s skin, Neulasta will be delivered over
approximately 45 minutes. A healthcare provider may initiate administration with the On-body Injector for Neulasta
on the same day as the administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy, as long as the On-body Injector for Neulasta
delivers Neulasta no less than 24 hours after administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy.
The prefilled syringe co-packaged in Neulasta OnproTM kit must only be used with the On-body Injector for
Neulasta. The prefilled syringe contains additional solution to compensate for liquid loss during delivery through
the On-body Injector for Neulasta. If the prefilled syringe co-packaged in Neulasta Onpro kit is used for manual
subcutaneous injection, the patient will receive an overdose. If the single-dose prefilled syringe for manual use is
used with the On-body Injector for Neulasta, the patient may receive less than the recommended dose.
Do not use the On-body Injector for Neulasta to deliver any other drug product except the Neulasta prefilled syringe
co-packaged with the On-body Injector for Neulasta.
The On-body Injector for Neulasta should be applied to intact, non-irritated skin on the arm or abdomen.
A missed dose could occur due to an On-body Injector for Neulasta failure or leakage. If the patient misses a dose, a
new dose should be administered by single-dose prefilled syringe for manual use, as soon as possible after detection.
Refer to the Healthcare Provider Instructions for Use for the On-body Injector for Neulasta for full administration
information.
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2.5 Advice to Give to Patients Regarding Administration via the On-body Injector for Neulasta
Advise patients to avoid activities such as traveling, driving, or operating heavy machinery during hours 26-29
following application of the On-body Injector for Neulasta (this includes the 45-minute delivery period plus an hour
post-delivery). Patients should have a caregiver nearby for the first use.
Refer the patient to the dose delivery information written on the Patient Instructions for Use. Provide training to
patients to ensure they understand when the dose delivery of Neulasta will begin and how to monitor the On-body
Injector for Neulasta for completed delivery. Ensure patients understand how to identify signs of malfunction of Onbody Injector for Neulasta [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Patient Counseling Information (17)].
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DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Injection: 6 mg/0.6 mL solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe for manual use only.
Injection: 6 mg/0.6 mL solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe co-packaged with the On-body Injector for
Neulasta (Neulasta Onpro kit).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not administer Neulasta to patients with a history of serious allergic reactions to pegfilgrastim or filgrastim.
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Splenic Rupture
Splenic rupture, including fatal cases, can occur following the administration of Neulasta. Evaluate for an enlarged
spleen or splenic rupture in patients who report left upper abdominal or shoulder pain after receiving Neulasta.
5.2 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) can occur in patients receiving Neulasta. Evaluate patients who
develop fever and lung infiltrates or respiratory distress after receiving Neulasta, for ARDS. Discontinue Neulasta
in patients with ARDS.
5.3 Serious Allergic Reactions
Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, can occur in patients receiving Neulasta. The majority of reported
events occurred upon initial exposure. Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, can recur within days after the
discontinuation of initial anti-allergic treatment. Permanently discontinue Neulasta in patients with serious allergic
reactions. Do not administer Neulasta to patients with a history of serious allergic reactions to pegfilgrastim or
filgrastim.
5.4 Allergies to Acrylics
The On-body Injector for Neulasta uses acrylic adhesive. For patients who have reactions to acrylic adhesives, use
of this product may result in a significant reaction.
5.5 Use in Patients with Sickle Cell Disorders
Severe sickle cell crises can occur in patients with sickle cell disorders receiving Neulasta. Severe and sometimes
fatal sickle cell crises can occur in patients with sickle cell disorders receiving filgrastim, the parent compound of
pegfilgrastim.
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5.6 Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis has occurred in patients receiving Neulasta. The diagnoses were based upon azotemia,
hematuria (microscopic and macroscopic), proteinuria, and renal biopsy. Generally, events of glomerulonephritis
resolved after dose reduction or discontinuation of Neulasta. If glomerulonephritis is suspected, evaluate for cause.
If causality is likely, consider dose-reduction or interruption of Neulasta.
5.7 Leukocytosis
White blood cell (WBC) counts of 100 x 109/L or greater have been observed in patients receiving pegfilgrastim.
Monitoring of complete blood count (CBC) during pegfilgrastim therapy is recommended.
5.8 Capillary Leak Syndrome
Capillary leak syndrome has been reported after G-CSF administration, including Neulasta, and is characterized by
hypotension, hypoalbuminemia, edema and hemoconcentration. Episodes vary in frequency, severity and may be
life-threatening if treatment is delayed. Patients who develop symptoms of capillary leak syndrome should be
closely monitored and receive standard symptomatic treatment, which may include a need for intensive care.
5.9 Potential for Tumor Growth Stimulatory Effects on Malignant Cells
The granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) receptor through which pegfilgrastim and filgrastim act has been
found on tumor cell lines. The possibility that pegfilgrastim acts as a growth factor for any tumor type, including
myeloid malignancies and myelodysplasia, diseases for which pegfilgrastim is not approved, cannot be excluded.
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ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling:
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Splenic Rupture [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
Serious Allergic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]
Allergies to Acrylics [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]
Use in Patients with Sickle Cell Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]
Glomerulonephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]
Leukocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]
Capillary Leak Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]
Potential for Tumor Growth Stimulatory Effects on Malignant Cells [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)]
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical
trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the
rates observed in clinical practice.
Neulasta clinical trials safety data are based upon 932 patients receiving Neulasta in seven randomized clinical trials.
The population was 21 to 88 years of age and 92% female. The ethnicity was 75% Caucasian, 18% Hispanic, 5%
Black, and 1% Asian. Patients with breast (n = 823), lung and thoracic tumors (n = 53) and lymphoma (n = 56)
received Neulasta after nonmyeloablative cytotoxic chemotherapy. Most patients received a single 100 mcg/kg
(n = 259) or a single 6 mg (n = 546) dose per chemotherapy cycle over 4 cycles.
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The following adverse reaction data in Table 2 are from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in
patients with metastatic or non-metastatic breast cancer receiving docetaxel 100 mg/m2 every 21 days (Study 3). A
total of 928 patients were randomized to receive either 6 mg Neulasta (n = 467) or placebo (n = 461). The patients
were 21 to 88 years of age and 99% female. The ethnicity was 66% Caucasian, 31% Hispanic, 2% Black, and < 1%
Asian, Native American, or other.
The most common adverse reactions occurring in ≥ 5% of patients and with a between-group difference of ≥ 5%
higher in the pegfilgrastim arm in placebo-controlled clinical trials are bone pain and pain in extremity.
Table 2. Adverse Reactions with ≥ 5% Higher Incidence in Neulasta Patients Compared to Placebo in Study 3
System Organ Class
Preferred Term
Placebo
(N = 461)
Neulasta 6 mg SC on Day 2
(N = 467)
Bone pain
26%
31%
Pain in extremity
4%
9%
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Leukocytosis
In clinical studies, leukocytosis (WBC counts > 100 x 109/L) was observed in less than 1% of 932 patients with
non-myeloid malignancies receiving Neulasta. No complications attributable to leukocytosis were reported in
clinical studies.
6.2 Immunogenicity
As with all therapeutic proteins, there is a potential for immunogenicity. Binding antibodies to pegfilgrastim were
detected using a BIAcore assay. The approximate limit of detection for this assay is 500 ng/mL. Pre-existing
binding antibodies were detected in approximately 6% (51/849) of patients with metastatic breast cancer. Four of
521 pegfilgrastim-treated subjects who were negative at baseline developed binding antibodies to pegfilgrastim
following treatment. None of these 4 patients had evidence of neutralizing antibodies detected using a cell-based
bioassay.
The detection of antibody formation is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay, and the
observed incidence of antibody positivity in an assay may be influenced by several factors, including assay
methodology, sample handling, timing of sample collection, concomitant medications, and underlying disease. For
these reasons, comparison of the incidence of antibodies to Neulasta with the incidence of antibodies to other
products may be misleading.
6.3 Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of Neulasta. Because these reactions
are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their
frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
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Splenic rupture and splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
Allergic reactions/hypersensitivity, including anaphylaxis, skin rash, urticaria, generalized erythema, and
flushing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]
Sickle cell crisis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]
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Glomerulonephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]
Leukocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]
Capillary leak syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]
Injection site reactions
Sweet’s syndrome (acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis), cutaneous vasculitis
DRUG INTERACTIONS
No formal drug interaction studies between Neulasta and other drugs have been performed. Increased hematopoietic
activity of the bone marrow in response to growth factor therapy may result in transiently positive bone-imaging
changes. Consider these findings when interpreting bone-imaging results.
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USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category C
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Pegfilgrastim was embryotoxic and
increased pregnancy loss in pregnant rabbits that received cumulative doses approximately 4 times the
recommended human dose (based on body surface area). Signs of maternal toxicity occurred at these doses.
Neulasta should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit to the mother justifies the potential risk to the
fetus.
In animal reproduction studies, when pregnant rabbits received pegfilgrastim at cumulative doses approximately
4 times the recommended human dose (based on body surface area), increased embryolethality and spontaneous
abortions occurred. Signs of maternal toxicity (reductions in body weight gain/food consumption) and decreased
fetal weights occurred at maternal doses approximately equivalent to the recommended human dose (based on body
surface area). There were no structural anomalies observed in rabbit offspring at any dose tested. No evidence of
reproductive/developmental toxicity occurred in the offspring of pregnant rats that received cumulative doses of
pegfilgrastim approximately 10 times the recommended human dose (based on body surface area) [see Nonclinical
Toxicology (13.3)].
8.3 Nursing Mothers
It is not known whether pegfilgrastim is secreted in human milk. Other recombinant G-CSF products are poorly
secreted in breast milk, and G-CSF is not orally absorbed by neonates. Caution should be exercised when
administered to a nursing woman.
8.4 Pediatric Use
The safety and effectiveness of Neulasta have been established in pediatric patients. No overall differences in safety
were identified between adult and pediatric patients based on postmarketing surveillance and review of the scientific
literature.
Use of Neulasta in pediatric patients for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia is based on adequate and wellcontrolled studies in adults with additional pharmacokinetic and safety data in pediatric patients with sarcoma [see
Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14.1)].
The use of Neulasta to increase survival in pediatric patients acutely exposed to myelosuppressive doses of radiation
is based on efficacy studies conducted in animals and clinical data supporting the use of Neulasta in patients with
cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy. Efficacy studies of Neulasta could not be conducted in humans
with acute radiation syndrome for ethical and feasibility reasons. Results from population modeling and simulation
indicate that two doses of Neulasta (Table 1), administered one week apart provide pediatric patients with exposures
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comparable to that in adults receiving two 6 mg doses one week apart [see Dosage and Administration (2.3),
Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14.2)].
8.5 Geriatric Use
Of the 932 patients with cancer who received Neulasta in clinical studies, 139 (15%) were aged 65 and over, and 18
(2%) were aged 75 and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between patients aged
65 and older and younger patients.
8.6 Renal Impairment
Renal dysfunction had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of pegfilgrastim. Therefore, pegfilgrastim dose adjustment
in patients with renal dysfunction is not necessary [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
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OVERDOSAGE
The maximum amount of Neulasta that can be safely administered in single or multiple doses has not been
determined. Single subcutaneous doses of 300 mcg/kg have been administered to 8 healthy volunteers and
3 patients with non-small cell lung cancer without serious adverse effects. These patients experienced a mean
maximum absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 55 x 109/L, with a corresponding mean maximum WBC of
67 x 109/L. The absolute maximum ANC observed was 96 x 109/L with a corresponding absolute maximum WBC
observed of 120 x 109/L. The duration of leukocytosis ranged from 6 to 13 days. The effectiveness of leukapheresis
in the management of symptomatic individuals with Neulasta-induced leukocytosis has not been studied.
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DESCRIPTION
Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) is a covalent conjugate of recombinant methionyl human G-CSF (filgrastim) and
monomethoxypolyethylene glycol. Filgrastim is a water-soluble 175 amino acid protein with a molecular weight of
approximately 19 kilodaltons (kD). Filgrastim is obtained from the bacterial fermentation of a strain of E coli
transformed with a genetically engineered plasmid containing the human G-CSF gene. To produce pegfilgrastim, a
20 kD monomethoxypolyethylene glycol molecule is covalently bound to the N-terminal methionyl residue of
filgrastim. The average molecular weight of pegfilgrastim is approximately 39 kD.
Neulasta is provided in two presentations:
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Neulasta for manual subcutaneous injection is supplied in 0.6 mL prefilled syringes. The prefilled syringe
does not bear graduation marks and is designed to deliver the entire contents of the syringe (6 mg/0.6 mL).
On-body Injector for Neulasta is supplied with a prefilled syringe containing 0.64 mL of Neulasta in
solution that delivers 0.6 mL of Neulasta in solution when used with the On-body Injector for Neulasta.
The syringe does not bear graduation marks and is only to be used with the On-body Injector for Neulasta.
The delivered 0.6 mL dose from either the prefilled syringe for manual subcutaneous injection or the On-body
Injector for Neulasta contains 6 mg pegfilgrastim (based on protein weight) in a sterile, clear, colorless,
preservative-free solution (pH 4.0) containing acetate (0.35 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.02 mg), sodium (0.02 mg), and
sorbitol (30 mg) in Water for Injection, USP.
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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
Pegfilgrastim is a colony-stimulating factor that acts on hematopoietic cells by binding to specific cell surface
receptors, thereby stimulating proliferation, differentiation, commitment, and end cell functional activation.
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12.2 Pharmacodynamics
Animal data and clinical data in humans suggest a correlation between pegfilgrastim exposure and the duration of
severe neutropenia as a predictor of efficacy. Selection of the dosing regimen of Neulasta is based on reducing the
duration of severe neutropenia.
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetics of pegfilgrastim was studied in 379 patients with cancer. The pharmacokinetics of
pegfilgrastim was nonlinear, and clearance decreased with increases in dose. Neutrophil receptor binding is an
important component of the clearance of pegfilgrastim, and serum clearance is directly related to the number of
neutrophils. In addition to numbers of neutrophils, body weight appeared to be a factor. Patients with higher body
weights experienced higher systemic exposure to pegfilgrastim after receiving a dose normalized for body weight.
A large variability in the pharmacokinetics of pegfilgrastim was observed. The half-life of Neulasta ranged from
15 to 80 hours after subcutaneous injection. In healthy volunteers, the pharmacokinetics of pegfilgrastim were
comparable when delivered subcutaneously via a manual prefilled syringe versus via the On-body Injector for
Neulasta.
Specific Populations
No gender-related differences were observed in the pharmacokinetics of pegfilgrastim, and no differences were
observed in the pharmacokinetics of geriatric patients ( 65 years of age) compared with younger patients
(< 65 years of age) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.5)].
Renal Impairment
In a study of 30 subjects with varying degrees of renal dysfunction, including end stage renal disease, renal
dysfunction had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of pegfilgrastim [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
Pediatric Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy
The pharmacokinetics and safety of pegfilgrastim were studied in 37 pediatric patients with sarcoma in Study 4 [see
Clinical Studies 14.1]. The mean (± standard deviation [SD]) systemic exposure (AUC0-inf) of Neulasta after
subcutaneous administration at 100 mcg/kg was 47.9 (± 22.5) mcg·hr/mL in the youngest age group (0 to 5 years,
n = 11), 22.0 (± 13.1) mcg·hr/mL in the 6 to 11 years age group (n = 10), and 29.3 (± 23.2) mcg·hr/mL in the 12 to
21 years age group (n = 13). The terminal elimination half-lives of the corresponding age groups were 30.1 (± 38.2)
hours, 20.2 (± 11.3) hours, and 21.2 (± 16.0) hours, respectively.
Patients Acutely Exposed to Myelosuppressive Doses of Radiation
The pharmacokinetics of pegfilgrastim is not available in patients acutely exposed to myelosuppressive doses of
radiation. Based on limited pharmacokinetic data in irradiated non-human primates, the area under the
concentration-time curve (AUC), reflecting the exposure to pegfilgrastim in non-human primates following a
300 mcg/kg dose of Neulasta, appears to be greater than in humans receiving a 6 mg dose. Results from population
modeling and simulation indicate that two 6 mg doses of Neulasta administered one week apart in adults result in
clinically relevant effects on duration of grade 3 and 4 neutropenia. In addition, weight based dosing in pediatric
patients weighing less than 45 kg [see Dosing and Administration, Section 2.3, Table 1] provides exposures
comparable to those in adults receiving two 6 mg doses one week apart.
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NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
No carcinogenicity or mutagenesis studies have been performed with pegfilgrastim.
Pegfilgrastim did not affect reproductive performance or fertility in male or female rats at cumulative weekly doses
approximately 6 to 9 times higher than the recommended human dose (based on body surface area).
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13.3 Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology
Pregnant rabbits were dosed with pegfilgrastim subcutaneously every other day during the period of organogenesis.
At cumulative doses ranging from the approximate human dose to approximately 4 times the recommended human
dose (based on body surface area), treated rabbits exhibited decreased maternal food consumption, maternal weight
loss, as well as reduced fetal body weights and delayed ossification of the fetal skull; however, no structural
anomalies were observed in the offspring from either study. Increased incidences of post-implantation losses and
spontaneous abortions (more than half the pregnancies) were observed at cumulative doses approximately 4 times
the recommended human dose, which were not seen when pregnant rabbits were exposed to the recommended
human dose.
Three studies were conducted in pregnant rats dosed with pegfilgrastim at cumulative doses up to approximately
10 times the recommended human dose at the following stages of gestation: during the period of organogenesis,
from mating through the first half of pregnancy, and from the first trimester through delivery and lactation. No
evidence of fetal loss or structural malformations was observed in any study. Cumulative doses equivalent to
approximately 3 and 10 times the recommended human dose resulted in transient evidence of wavy ribs in fetuses of
treated mothers (detected at the end of gestation but no longer present in pups evaluated at the end of lactation).
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CLINICAL STUDIES
14.1 Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy
Neulasta was evaluated in three randomized, double-blind, controlled studies. Studies 1 and 2 were active-controlled
studies that employed doxorubicin 60 mg/m2 and docetaxel 75 mg/m2 administered every 21 days for up to 4 cycles
for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Study 1 investigated the utility of a fixed dose of Neulasta. Study 2
employed a weight-adjusted dose. In the absence of growth factor support, similar chemotherapy regimens have
been reported to result in a 100% incidence of severe neutropenia (ANC < 0.5 x 109/L) with a mean duration of 5 to
7 days and a 30% to 40% incidence of febrile neutropenia. Based on the correlation between the duration of severe
neutropenia and the incidence of febrile neutropenia found in studies with filgrastim, duration of severe neutropenia
was chosen as the primary endpoint in both studies, and the efficacy of Neulasta was demonstrated by establishing
comparability to filgrastim-treated patients in the mean days of severe neutropenia.
In Study 1, 157 patients were randomized to receive a single subcutaneous injection of Neulasta (6 mg) on day 2 of
each chemotherapy cycle or daily subcutaneous filgrastim (5 mcg/kg/day) beginning on day 2 of each chemotherapy
cycle. In Study 2, 310 patients were randomized to receive a single subcutaneous injection of Neulasta
(100 mcg/kg) on day 2 or daily subcutaneous filgrastim (5 mcg/kg/day) beginning on day 2 of each chemotherapy
cycle.
Both studies met the major efficacy outcome measure of demonstrating that the mean days of severe neutropenia of
Neulasta-treated patients did not exceed that of filgrastim-treated patients by more than 1 day in cycle 1 of
chemotherapy. The mean days of cycle 1 severe neutropenia in Study 1 were 1.8 days in the Neulasta arm compared
to 1.6 days in the filgrastim arm [difference in means 0.2 (95% CI -0.2, 0.6)] and in Study 2 were 1.7 days in the
Neulasta arm compared to 1.6 days in the filgrastim arm [difference in means 0.1 (95% CI -0.2, 0.4)].
A secondary endpoint in both studies was days of severe neutropenia in cycles 2 through 4 with results similar to
those for cycle 1.
Study 3 was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that employed docetaxel 100 mg/m2 administered
every 21 days for up to 4 cycles for the treatment of metastatic or non-metastatic breast cancer. In this study, 928
patients were randomized to receive a single subcutaneous injection of Neulasta (6 mg) or placebo on day 2 of each
chemotherapy cycle. Study 3 met the major trial outcome measure of demonstrating that the incidence of febrile
neutropenia (defined as temperature ≥ 38.2°C and ANC ≤ 0.5 x109/L) was lower for Neulasta-treated patients as
compared to placebo-treated patients (1% versus 17%, respectively, p < 0.001). The incidence of hospitalizations
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(1% versus 14%) and IV anti-infective use (2% versus 10%) for the treatment of febrile neutropenia was also lower
in the Neulasta-treated patients compared to the placebo-treated patients.
Study 4 was a multicenter, randomized, open-label study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics [see
Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] of Neulasta in pediatric and young adult patients with sarcoma. Patients with
sarcoma receiving chemotherapy age 0 to 21 years were eligible. Patients were randomized to receive subcutaneous
Neulasta as a single dose of 100 mcg/kg (n = 37) or subcutaneous filgrastim at a dose 5 mcg/kg/day (n = 6)
following myelosuppressive chemotherapy. Recovery of neutrophil counts was similar in the Neulasta and
filgrastim groups. The most common adverse reaction reported was bone pain.
14.2 Patients with Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome
Efficacy studies of Neulasta could not be conducted in humans with acute radiation syndrome for ethical and
feasibility reasons. Approval of this indication was based on efficacy studies conducted in animals and data
supporting Neulasta’s effect on severe neutropenia in patients with cancer receiving myelosuppressive
chemotherapy [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].
The recommended dose of Neulasta is two doses, 6 mg each, administered one week apart for humans exposed to
myelosuppressive doses of radiation. For pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg, dosing of Neulasta is weight
based and is provided in Table 1 [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. This dosing regimen is based on
population modeling and simulation analyses. The exposure associated with this dosing regimen is expected to
provide sufficient pharmacodynamic activity to treat humans exposed to myelosuppressive doses of radiation [see
Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. The safety of Neulasta at a dose of 6 mg has been assessed on the basis of clinical
experience in patients with cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy.
The efficacy of Neulasta for the acute radiation syndrome setting was studied in a randomized, placebo-controlled
non-human primate model of radiation injury. Rhesus macaques were randomized to either a control (n = 23) or
treated (n = 23) cohort. On study day 0, animals (n = 6 to 8 per irradiation day) were exposed to total body
irradiation (TBI) of 7.50 ± 0.15 Gy delivered at 0.8 ± 0.03 Gy/min, representing a dose that would be lethal in 50%
of animals by 60 days of follow-up (LD50/60). Animals were administered subcutaneous injections of a blinded
treatment (control article [5% dextrose in water] or pegfilgrastim [300-319 mcg/kg/day]) on study day 1 and on
study day 8. The primary endpoint was survival. Animals received medical management consisting of intravenous
fluids, antibiotics, blood transfusions, and other support as required.
Pegfilgrastim significantly (at 0.0014 level of significance) increased 60-day survival in irradiated non-human
primates: 91% survival (21/23) in the pegfilgrastim group compared to 48% survival (11/23) in the control group.
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HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
Neulasta single-dose prefilled syringe for manual use
Neulasta is supplied in a prefilled single-dose syringe for manual use containing 6 mg pegfilgrastim, supplied with a
27-gauge, 1/2-inch needle with an UltraSafe® Needle Guard.
The needle cap of the prefilled syringe contains dry natural rubber (a derivative of latex).
Neulasta is provided in a dispensing pack containing one sterile 6 mg/0.6 mL prefilled syringe (NDC
55513-190-01).
Neulasta prefilled syringe does not bear graduation marks and is intended only to deliver the entire contents of the
syringe (6 mg/0.6 mL) for direct administration. Use of the prefilled syringe is not recommended for direct
administration for pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg who require doses that are less than the full contents of
the syringe.
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Store refrigerated between 36° to 46°F (2° to 8°C) in the carton to protect from light. Do not shake. Discard
syringes stored at room temperature for more than 48 hours. Avoid freezing; if frozen, thaw in the refrigerator
before administration. Discard syringe if frozen more than once.
Neulasta OnproTM kit
Neulasta Onpro kit is provided in a carton containing one sterile prefilled syringe and one sterile On-body Injector
for Neulasta (NDC 55513-192-01).
The single-dose prefilled syringe contains 0.64 mL of solution that delivers 6 mg/0.6 mL of pegfilgrastim when used
with the On-body Injector for Neulasta. The prefilled syringe is supplied with a 27-gauge, 1/2-inch needle with an
UltraSafe® Needle Guard. The syringe does not bear graduation marks and is only to be used with the On-body
Injector for Neulasta.
The needle cap of the prefilled syringe contains dry natural rubber (a derivative of latex).
Store Neulasta Onpro kit in the refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) until ready for use. Because the On-body
Injector for Neulasta is at room temperature during the period of use, Neulasta Onpro kit should not be held at room
temperature longer than 12 hours prior to use. Discard Neulasta Onpro kit if stored at room temperature for more
than 12 hours.
Do not use the On-body Injector for Neulasta if its packaging has been previously opened.
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PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).
Advise patients of the following risks and potential risks with Neulasta:
 Splenic rupture and splenomegaly
 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
 Serious allergic reactions
 Sickle cell crisis
 Glomerulonephritis
 Capillary Leak Syndrome
Advise patients acutely exposed to myelosuppressive doses of radiation (Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of Acute
Radiation Syndrome) that efficacy studies of Neulasta for this indication could not be conducted in humans for
ethical and feasibility reasons and that, therefore, approval of this use was based on efficacy studies conducted in
animals [see Clinical Studies (14.2)].
Instruct patients who self-administer Neulasta using the single-dose prefilled syringe of the:
 Importance of following the Instructions for Use.
 Dangers of reusing syringes.
 Importance of following local requirements for proper disposal of used syringes.
Advise patients on the use of the On-body Injector for Neulasta:
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Review the Patient Information and Patient Instructions for Use with the patient and provide the
instructions to the patient.
Refer the patient to the dose delivery information written on the Patient Instructions for Use.
Tell the patient when their dose delivery of Neulasta will begin and when their dose delivery should be
completed.
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Advise the patient that serious allergic reactions can happen with Neulasta. Patients should have a
caregiver nearby for the first use. Patients should plan to be in a place where they can appropriately
monitor the On-body Injector for Neulasta during the approximately 45 minute Neulasta delivery and for an
hour after the delivery. Advise the patient to avoid traveling, driving, or operating heavy machinery during
hours 26-29 following application of the On-body Injector for Neulasta.
If the On-body Injector for Neulasta is placed on the back of the arm, remind the patient that a caregiver
must be available to monitor the On-body Injector for Neulasta.
If a patient calls the healthcare provider regarding any On-body Injector for Neulasta problems, the
healthcare provider is advised to call Amgen at 1-800-772-6436.
Advise the patient:
o to call their healthcare provider immediately if the status light on the On-body Injector for Neulasta is
flashing red (see the Patient Instructions for Use).
o to inform their healthcare provider if the adhesive on the On-body Injector for Neulasta becomes
saturated with fluid, or there is dripping, as this may be evidence of significant product leakage,
resulting in inadequate or missed dose (see the Patient Instructions for Use).
o to keep the On-body Injector for Neulasta dry for approximately the last 3 hours prior to the dose
delivery start to better enable potential leak detection.
o that the On-body Injector for Neulasta should only be exposed to temperatures between 41°F and
104°F (5°C-40°C).
o to keep the On-body Injector for Neulasta at least 4 inches away from electrical equipment such as cell
phones, cordless telephones, microwaves, and other common appliances. Failure to keep the On-body
Injector for Neulasta at least this recommended distance may interfere with operation and can lead to a
missed or incomplete dose of Neulasta.
o that if the needle is exposed after On-body Injector for Neulasta removal, place the used On-body
Injector for Neulasta in a sharps disposal container to avoid accidental needle stick and call their
healthcare provider immediately.
o to remove the On-body Injector for Neulasta after the green light shines continuously and to place the
used On-body Injector for Neulasta in a sharps disposal container (see the Patient Instructions for Use).
Advise the patient:
o do not reapply the On-body Injector for Neulasta if the On-body Injector for Neulasta comes off before
full dose is delivered and instead call their healthcare provider immediately.
o avoid bumping the On-body Injector for Neulasta or knocking the On-body Injector for Neulasta off
the body.
o do not expose the On-body Injector for Neulasta to medical imaging studies, e.g. X-ray scan, MRI, CT
scan, ultrasound, and oxygen rich environments such as hyperbaric chambers to avoid On-body
Injector for Neulasta damage and patient injury.
Advise the patient to avoid:
o airport X-ray scans and request a manual pat down instead; remind patients who elect to request a
manual pat down to exercise care to avoid having the On-body Injector for Neulasta dislodged during
the pat down process.
o sleeping on the On-body Injector for Neulasta or applying pressure on the On-body Injector for
Neulasta as this may affect On-body Injector for Neulasta performance.
o getting body lotions, creams, oils, and cleaning agents near the On-body Injector for Neulasta as these
products may loosen the adhesive.
o using hot tubs, whirlpools, or saunas and avoid exposing the On-body Injector for Neulasta to direct
sunlight as these may affect the drug.
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peeling off or disturbing the On-body Injector for Neulasta adhesive before delivery of full dose is
complete.
Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim)
Manufactured by:
Amgen Inc.
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks, California 91320-1799
U.S. License No. 1080
Patent: http://pat.amgen.com/neulasta/
© 2002-2016 Amgen Inc. All rights reserved.
www.neulasta.com
1-800-77-AMGEN (1-800-772-6436)
4/2016
v18
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Patient Information
Neulasta® (nu-las-tah)
(pegfilgrastim)
injection
Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe
What is Neulasta?
Neulasta is a man-made form of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). G-CSF is a substance produced by the
body. It stimulates the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell important in the body’s fight against infection.
Acute Radiation Syndrome: The effectiveness of Neulasta for this use was only studied in animals, because it could not
be studied in people.
Do not take Neulasta if you have had a serious allergic reaction to human G-CSFs such as pegfilgrastim or filgrastim
products.
Before you receive Neulasta, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
 have a sickle cell disorder.
 have kidney problems.
 are allergic to latex. The needle cap on the prefilled syringe contains dry natural rubber (derived from latex). You
should not give Neulasta using the prefilled syringe if you have latex allergies.
 are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Neulasta will harm your unborn baby.
 are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Neulasta passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter
medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
How will I receive Neulasta?
 Neulasta is given as an injection under your skin (subcutaneous injection) by a healthcare provider. If your
healthcare provider decides that the subcutaneous injections can be given at home by you or your caregiver,
follow the detailed “Instructions for Use” that comes with your Neulasta for information on how to prepare
and inject a dose of Neulasta.
 You and your caregiver will be shown how to prepare and inject Neulasta before you use it.
 You should not inject a dose of Neulasta to children weighing less than 45 kg from a Neulasta prefilled syringe. A
dose less than 0.6 mL (6 mg) cannot be accurately measured using the Neulasta prefilled syringe.
 If you are receiving Neulasta because you are also receiving chemotherapy, the last dose of Neulasta should be
injected at least 14 days before and 24 hours after your dose of chemotherapy.
 If you miss a dose of Neulasta, talk to your healthcare provider about when you should give your next dose.
What are possible side effects of Neulasta?
Neulasta may cause serious side effects, including:
 Spleen rupture. Your spleen may become enlarged and can rupture. A ruptured spleen can cause death. Call your
healthcare provider right away if you have pain in the left upper stomach area or your left shoulder.
 A serious lung problem called Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Call your healthcare provider or
get emergency care right away if you have shortness of breath with or without a fever, trouble breathing, or a fast rate
of breathing.
 Serious allergic reactions. Neulasta can cause serious allergic reactions. These reactions can cause a rash over
your whole body, shortness of breath, wheezing, dizziness, swelling around your mouth or eyes, fast heart rate, and
sweating. If you have any of these symptoms, stop using Neulasta and call your healthcare provider or get emergency
medical help right away.
 Sickle cell crises. You may have a serious sickle cell crisis if you have a sickle cell disorder and receive Neulasta.
Serious sickle cell crises have happened in people with sickle cell disorders receiving Neulasta that has sometimes
led to death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of sickle cell crisis such as pain or
difficulty breathing.
 Kidney injury (glomerulonephritis). Neulasta can cause kidney injury. Call your healthcare provider right away if
you develop any of the following symptoms:
o swelling of your face or ankles
o blood in your urine or dark colored urine
o you urinate less than usual
 Increased white blood cell count (leukocytosis). Your healthcare provider will check your blood during treatment
with Neulasta.
 Capillary Leak Syndrome. Neulasta can cause fluid to leak from blood vessels into your body’s tissues. This
condition is called “Capillary Leak Syndrome” (CLS). CLS can quickly cause you to have symptoms that may become
life-threatening. Get emergency medical help right away if you develop any of the following symptoms:
o swelling or puffiness and are urinating less than usual
o trouble breathing
o swelling of your stomach-area (abdomen) and feeling of fullness
o dizziness or feeling faint
o a general feeling of tiredness
The most common side effects of Neulasta are pain in the bones, arms, and legs.
These are not all the possible side effects of Neulasta.
Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA1088.
How should I store Neulasta?
 Store Neulasta in the refrigerator between 36ºF to 46ºF (2ºC to 8ºC).
 Do not freeze.
 Keep the prefilled syringe in the original carton to protect from light or physical damage.
 Do not shake the prefilled syringe.
 Take Neulasta out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before use and allow it to reach room temperature before preparing
an injection.
 Throw away (dispose of) any Neulasta that has been left at room temperature, 68ºF to 77ºF (20ºC to 25ºC), for more
than 48 hours.
Keep the Neulasta prefilled syringe out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of Neulasta.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use
Neulasta for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Neulasta to other people, even if they have the same
symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about
Neulasta that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in Neulasta?
Active ingredient: pegfilgrastim
Inactive ingredients: acetate, polysorbate 20, sodium, and sorbitol in water for injection.
Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim)
Manufactured by: Amgen Inc., One Amgen Center Drive, Thousand Oaks, California 91320-1799
U.S. License No. 1080
Patent: http://pat.amgen.com/neulasta/ ©2002- 2016 Amgen Inc. All rights reserved.
For more information go to www.neulasta.com, or call 1-800-77-AMGEN (1-800-772-6436). 1xxxxx v13
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Revised: 4/2016
Patient Information
Neulasta® (nu-las-tah)
(pegfilgrastim)
injection
On-body Injector for Neulasta
Read this Patient Information before you receive Neulasta and each time you receive
Neulasta with the On-body Injector for Neulasta. There may be new information. This
information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your
medical condition or your treatment.
What is the most important information I need to know about receiving Neulasta
with the On-body Injector for Neulasta?
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See the Instructions for Use for the On-body Injector for Neulasta for detailed
information about the On-body Injector for Neulasta and important
information about your dose delivery that has been written by your
healthcare provider.
o
Know the time that delivery of your dose of Neulasta is expected to start.
o
Avoid traveling, driving, or operating heavy machinery during hour 26 through hour
29 after the On-body Injector for Neulasta is applied. Avoid activities and places
that may interfere with monitoring during the 45-minute period that Neulasta is
expected to be delivered by the On-body Injector for Neulasta, and for 1 hour after
delivery.
A caregiver should be with you the first time that you receive Neulasta with the Onbody Injector for Neulasta.
If you have an allergic reaction during the delivery of Neulasta, remove the
On-body Injector for Neulasta by grabbing the edge of the adhesive pad and
peeling off the On-body Injector for Neulasta. Get emergency medical help
right away.

You should only receive a dose of Neulasta on the day your healthcare
provider tells you.
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You should not receive your dose of Neulasta any sooner than 24 hours after
you finish receiving your chemotherapy. The On-body Injector for Neulasta is
programmed to deliver your dose about 27 hours after your healthcare provider places
the On-body Injector for Neulasta on your skin.
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Do not expose the On-body Injector for Neulasta to the following because the Onbody Injector for Neulasta may be damaged and you could be injured:
• MRI
• X-ray
• CT-Scan
• Ultrasound
• Oxygen rich environments, such as hyperbaric chambers

Avoid airport X-ray scans. Request a manual pat down instead. Use care during a
manual pat down to help prevent the On-body Injector for Neulasta from being
accidentally removed.

Keep the On-body Injector for Neulasta at least 4 inches away from electrical
equipment such as cell phones, cordless telephones, microwaves and other
common appliances. If the On-body Injector for Neulasta is too close to electrical
equipment, it may not work correctly and can lead to a missed or incomplete dose of
Neulasta.
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The On-body Injector is for adult patients only.

Call your healthcare provider right away if the:

On-body Injector for Neulasta comes off before or during a dose delivery. Do not
re-apply it.

On-body Injector for Neulasta is leaking.

adhesive on your On-body Injector for Neulasta becomes noticeably wet (saturated)
with fluid, or there is dripping. This may mean that Neulasta is leaking out of your
On-body Injector for Neulasta. If this happens you may only receive some of your
dose of Neulasta, or you may not receive a dose at all.

On-body Injector for Neulasta status light is flashing red.
What is Neulasta?
Neulasta is a prescription medicine used to help reduce the chance of infection due to a
low white blood cell count, in people with certain types of cancer (non-myeloid), who
receive anti-cancer medicines (chemotherapy) that can cause fever and low blood cell
count.
Who should not take Neulasta?
Do not take Neulasta if you have had a serious allergic reaction to pegfilgrastim
(Neulasta®) or to filgrastim (Neupogen®).
What should I tell my healthcare provider before receiving Neulasta?
Before you receive Neulasta, tell your healthcare provider if you:

have sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease

have had severe skin reactions to acrylic adhesives

are allergic to latex

have problems with your kidneys

have any other medical problems

are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Neulasta may harm your
unborn baby.
Pregnancy Registry: There is a pregnancy registry for women who become pregnant
during treatment with Neulasta. The purpose of this registry is to collect information
about the health of you and your baby. You are encouraged to enroll in this registry.
Your healthcare provider may enroll you, or you may enroll by calling 1-800-AMGEN
(1-800-772-6436).

are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Neulasta passes into your
breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and
over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
How will I receive Neulasta?
See the Instructions for Use for detailed information about how you will receive
a dose of Neulasta with the On-body Injector for Neulasta, and how to remove
and dispose of the On-body Injector for Neulasta.

See the section “What is the most important information I need to know
about receiving Neulasta with the On-body Injector for Neulasta?”

Neulasta is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous). Your healthcare
provider will use a prefilled syringe with Neulasta to fill the On-body Injector prior to
applying it. The prefilled syringe with Neulasta and the On-body Injector are provided
to your healthcare provider as part of Neulasta OnproTM kit. The On-body Injector for
Neulasta will be applied to the stomach area (abdomen) or back of your arm by your
healthcare provider. If the On-body Injector for Neulasta was placed on the back of
your arm, a caregiver must be available to monitor the On-body Injector for Neulasta.

Your healthcare provider should place the On-body Injector for Neulasta on an area of
your skin that does not have swelling, redness, cuts, wounds, or abrasions. Tell your
healthcare provider about any skin reactions that happen in the On-body Injector for
Neulasta application area after it has been applied.

The On-body Injector for Neulasta is programmed to deliver your dose about 27 hours
after your healthcare provider places the On-body Injector for Neulasta on your skin.

The dose of Neulasta will be delivered over about 45 minutes. During dose delivery and
for 1 hour after delivery, it is best to stay in a place where you or a caregiver can
monitor the On-body Injector for Neulasta to make sure you receive your full dose of
Neulasta and watch for symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Keep the On-body Injector for Neulasta dry for about the last 3 hours before the dose
delivery is expected to start. This will help you to better detect possible leaking from
the On-body Injector for Neulasta.

Only expose the On-body Injector for Neulasta to temperatures between 41°F to 104°F
(5°C to 40°C).
What should I avoid while the On-body Injector for Neulasta is in place?
While the On-body Injector for Neulasta is in place you should avoid:

traveling, driving or operating heavy machinery during hour 26 through hour 29 after
the On-body Injector for Neulasta is applied.

sleeping on the On-body Injector for Neulasta or applying pressure on the On-body
Injector for Neulasta. The On-body Injector for Neulasta may not work properly.

bumping the On-body Injector for Neulasta or knocking it off your body.

getting body lotion, creams, oils, and skin cleansing products near the On-body
Injector for Neulasta. These products may loosen the adhesive that holds the On-body
Injector for Neulasta onto your body.

using hot tubs, whirlpools, or saunas, and direct sunlight. These may affect Neulasta.

peeling off or disturbing the On-body Injector for Neulasta adhesive before you receive
your full dose of Neulasta.
What are possible side effects of Neulasta?
Neulasta can cause serious side effects, including:

Spleen rupture. Your spleen may become enlarged or may rupture during treatment
with Neulasta. A ruptured spleen can cause death. Call your healthcare provider right
away if you have pain in your left upper stomach area or left shoulder area. This pain
could mean your spleen is enlarged or ruptured.

A serious lung problem called Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you get any
of these symptoms of ARDS: fever, shortness of breath, trouble breathing, or a fast
rate of breathing.

Serious allergic reactions. Get emergency medical help right away if you get any of
these symptoms of a serious allergic reaction with Neulasta: shortness of breath,
wheezing, dizziness, swelling around the mouth or eyes, fast pulse, sweating, and
hives.
If you have an allergic reaction during the delivery of Neulasta, remove the
On-body Injector for Neulasta by grabbing the edge of the adhesive pad and
peeling off the On-body Injector for Neulasta. Get emergency medical help
right away.

Sickle cell crises. Severe sickle cell crises, and sometimes death, can happen in
people with sickle cell trait or disease who receive filgrastim, a medicine similar to
Neulasta (pegfilgrastim).

Kidney injury (glomerulonephritis). Kidney injury has been seen in patients who
received Neulasta. You should notify your healthcare provider right away if you
experience puffiness in your face or ankles, blood in your urine or brown colored urine
or you notice you urinate less than usual.

Increased white blood cell count (leukocytosis). Your doctor will check your
blood during treatment with Neulasta.

Capillary Leak Syndrome. Neulasta can cause fluid to leak from blood vessels into
your body’s tissues. This condition is called “Capillary Leak Syndrome” (CLS). CLS can
quickly cause you to have symptoms that may become life-threatening. Get
emergency medical help right away if you develop any of the following symptoms:
o
o
o
o
o
swelling or puffiness and are urinating less often
trouble breathing
swelling of your stomach-area (abdomen) and feeling of fullness
dizziness or feeling faint
a general feeling of tiredness
The most common side effect of Neulasta is pain in the bones and in your arms and legs.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not
go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of Neulasta. For more information, ask your
healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA
at 1-800-FDA-1088.
General information about the safe and effective use of Neulasta
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient
Information leaflet. If you would like more information about Neulasta, talk with your
healthcare provider or pharmacist. You can ask your pharmacist for information about
Neulasta that is written for health professionals.
For more information, go to www.neulasta.com or call 1-844-696-3852 (1-844MYNEULASTA).
What are the ingredients in Neulasta?
Active ingredient: pegfilgrastim
Inactive ingredients: acetate, polysorbate 20, and sodium, sorbitol in Water for Injection.
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim)
Manufactured by:
Amgen Inc.
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks, California 91320-1799
US License No. 1080
Patent: http://pat.amgen.com/neulasta/
© 2002 to 2015 Amgen Inc. All rights reserved.
www.neulasta.com
1-844-MYNEULASTA (1-844-696-3852)
Issued: 11/2015
v3
Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim) OnproTM kit
Healthcare Provider Instructions for Use
Guide to Parts
Neulasta Prefilled Syringe
with Manual Needle Guard
Label
Clear
plunger
Syringe barrel
Gray needle
cap
Needle safety
guard
On-body Injector for Neulasta
Blue needle
cover
Automatic needle &
cannula opening
(Under needle cover)
Cannula
Window
Pull
tabs
Adhesive
backing
Fill
indicator
Status
light
Medicine
port
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Important
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE ON-BODY INJECTOR
Warning: Do not use Neulasta Onpro kit to deliver any other drug product.
See Prescribing Information for information on Neulasta.
The On-body Injector is for adult patients only.
The On-body Injector is not recommended for patients with Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of
Acute Radiation Syndrome.
Store Neulasta Onpro kit in the refrigerator at 36˚F to 46˚F (2˚C to 8˚C) until ready for use. If
Neulasta Onpro kit is stored at room temperature for more than 12 hours, do not use. Start
again with a new Neulasta Onpro kit.
Keep the prefilled syringe in the Neulasta Onpro kit carton until use to protect from light.
For patients who have had severe skin reactions to acrylic adhesives, consider the benefit:risk
profile before administering pegfilgrastim via the On-body Injector for Neulasta.
The On-body Injector should be applied to intact, non-irritated skin on the abdomen or back of
the arm. The back of the arm may only be used if there is a caregiver available to monitor the
status of the On-body Injector.
DO NOT:
freeze Neulasta Onpro kit.
shake the prefilled syringe.
separate the components of Neulasta Onpro kit until ready for use.
modify the On-body Injector.
warm Neulasta Onpro kit components using a heat source.
use Neulasta Onpro kit if expiry date on the carton or any of the Neulasta Onpro kit
components has passed.
use if the name Neulasta does not appear on the Neulasta Onpro kit carton.
attempt to reapply On-body Injector.
use if either the On-body Injector or prefilled syringe is dropped. Start again with a new
Neulasta Onpro kit.
For all questions, call Amgen at 1-800-772-6436. If a patient calls you regarding any On-body Injector
problems, call Amgen at 1-800-772-6436.
Step 1: Prepare
A
Remove Neulasta Onpro kit from refrigerator. Check to make sure it contains:
● One Neulasta prefilled syringe
● Instructions for use:
● One On-body Injector for Neulasta
– for healthcare provider
● Neulasta package insert
– for patient
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● Reference guide
DO NOT use On-body Injector if its packaging has been previously opened.
B
Wash hands thoroughly. Prepare and clean On-body Injector application site.
Back of
upper arm
Abdomen
Choose the flattest site for On-body Injector application. Consult with your patient regarding
their ability to remove and monitor the entire On-body Injector.
You can use:
● Left or right side of abdomen, except for a 2-inch area right around navel.
● Back of upper arm, only if there is a caregiver available to monitor the status of the On-body
Injector.
Choose an area larger than the adhesive pad, and clean it with an alcohol swab. Allow skin to
completely dry.
DO NOT touch this area again before attaching On-body Injector.
You should avoid:
Areas with scar tissues, moles, or excessive hair. In case of excessive hair, carefully trim
hair to get On-body Injector close to skin.
Areas where belts, waistbands, or tight clothing may rub against, disturb, or dislodge Onbody Injector.
Surgical sites.
Areas where On-body Injector will be affected by folds in skin.
The following is an overview of On-body Injector preparation steps. Read
this section first.
When ready, proceed to Step 2: Get Ready Section.
Before you apply On-body Injector to your patient, locate medicine port on blue needle cover to fill
the On-body Injector with Neulasta.
Please note:
During filling, beeping will sound and the On-body Injector will be activated.
After activation, you will have 3 minutes to:
1.
Completely empty syringe contents into medicine port.
2.
Remove syringe from port and pull down needle safety guard over the exposed needle.
3.
Remove blue needle cover from back of On-body Injector.
4.
Peel away the two pieces of white adhesive backing from the back of the On-body Injector.
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5.
Attach On-body Injector to back of patient’s upper arm or abdomen.
On-body Injector will deploy cannula in 3 minutes, even if not applied to patient. If not on patient’s
body in 3 minutes, do not use the On-body Injector. Start again with a new Neulasta Onpro kit.
When you feel you are ready, please continue...
Step 2: Get Ready
A
Remove Neulasta prefilled syringe from tray.
For safety reasons:
DO NOT grasp gray needle cap.
DO NOT put the gray needle cap back onto syringe.
DO NOT grasp clear plunger.
B
Inspect medicine and Neulasta prefilled syringe. The Neulasta liquid should always be
clear and colorless.
Medicine
Label
Clear
plunger
Needle safety guard
Gray
needle cap
DO NOT use Neulasta prefilled syringe if:
Liquid contains particulate matter or discoloration is observed prior to administration.
Any part appears cracked or broken.
The gray needle cap is missing or not securely attached.
The expiration date printed on the label has passed.
DO NOT remove gray needle cap until ready to fill On-body Injector.
DO NOT pull needle safety guard down over the needle until filling is complete.
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In all the above cases, start again with a new Neulasta Onpro kit. Call Amgen at
1-800-772-6436.
The prefilled syringe gray needle cap contains dry
natural rubber, which is derived from latex.
C
Carefully remove gray needle cap straight out
from the syringe and away from your body.
Check syringe, and remove air bubbles.
Take care to expel air only and not medicine.
A small droplet at the tip of the needle during air purging is normal.
DO NOT recap syringe.
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D
Using blue needle cover, to avoid bending the needle and spilling medicine, insert
syringe needle at 90 degrees all the way into medicine port. Slowly empty the entire
syringe contents. Remove empty syringe from the medicine port.
When beeping sounds and the status light flashes amber, the 3-minute countdown
begins.
ACTIVATION
LIGHT
“BEEPS”
Medicine
port
DO NOT insert needle into medicine port at other than a 90 degree angle
DO NOT insert needle more than once.
DO NOT remove blue needle cover before filling the On-body Injector.
E
Pull needle safety guard down until it clicks and covers needle. Dispose of empty
syringe in a sharps container.
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F
Check to see if the On-body Injector is full.
FULL
FULL
EMPTY
EMPTY
EMPTY
FULL
You should see:
- amber status light flashing.
- black line next to FULL on the fill indicator
If this is not the case, do not use. Start again with a new Neulasta
Onpro kit, and call Amgen at 1-800-772-6436.
Step 3: Apply
A
Firmly lift and remove blue needle cover away from On-body Injector.
ACTIVATION
LIGHT
A drop of medicine may be visible on needle tip when blue needle cover is removed.
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B
To expose the adhesive pad, use both pull tabs, one at a time, to peel the two pieces of
white adhesive backing away from On-body Injector.
ACTIVATION
LIGHT
Automatic needle
DO NOT touch or contaminate automatic needle area.
DO NOT pull off adhesive pad or fold it.
DO NOT use if the needle or cannula is extended past the adhesive or is extended before the
On-body Injector is placed on patient.
In all cases, start again with a new Neulasta Onpro kit. Call Amgen at 1-800-772-6436.
C
Apply On-body Injector securely to patient with entire On-body Injector visible so it can
be monitored by patient or caregiver.
Before cannula deploys, place On-body Injector on your selected site, and run your
finger around entire adhesive pad to make sure it is securely attached.
Back of Upper Arm
ACTIVATION
LIGHT
Vertical with light
facing down
toward elbow
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Abdomen
ACTIVATION
LIGHT
Horizontal
with light
facing
navel
STOP! Do not worry if On-body Injector is quiet. When 3 minutes are up,
On-body Injector will beep.
D
Beeping will tell you the cannula is about to insert. You may hear a series of clicks. This
is okay.
A long beep will sound, and the status light will turn to green. This means the cannula
insertion is complete.
ACTIVATION
LIGHT
“BEEPS”
OKAY LIGHT
“BEEPS”
If the adhesive folds over near the cannula window or there are folds anywhere that
prevent the On-body Injector from securely adhering, remove the On-body Injector.
Start again with a new Neulasta Onpro kit and call Amgen at 1-800-772-6436.
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Step 4: Finish
A
Fill in the Dose Delivery Information section in the patient instructions.
Be sure to include when the On-body Injector was applied, when the dose will begin,
and your contact information. Review this information with the patient.
Review each step in the patient instructions with your patient. Give your patient the instructions,
and reference guide to take home.
Before your patient goes home, make sure your patient understands:
● The On-body Injector will always flash a slow green light to let them know it is working
properly.
● After approximately 27 hours, beeps will signal that the dose delivery will begin
in 2 minutes.
● When the dose delivery starts it will take about 45 minutes to complete. During
this time, the On-body Injector will flash a fast green light.
● The patient should remain in a place where they can monitor the On-body Injector for
the entire dose delivery. The patient should avoid activities and settings that may
interfere with monitoring during the dosing of Neulasta administered by the On-body
Injector. For example, avoid traveling, driving, or operating heavy machinery during
hours 26-29 following application of the On-body Injector (this includes the
approximately 45-minute delivery period plus an hour post-delivery).
● If the patient has an allergic reaction during the delivery of Neulasta, the patient should
remove the On-body Injector and call his or her healthcare provider or seek emergency
care right away.
● If placed on the back of the arm, remind the patient that a caregiver must be available
to monitor the On-body Injector.
● When the dose delivery is complete, the patient or caregiver will hear a beep and see a
solid green light.
● Always dispose of the empty On-body Injector in a sharps disposal container as
instructed by your healthcare provider or by state or local laws.
● Keep the On-body Injector at least 4 inches away from electrical equipment such as cell
phones, cordless telephones, microwaves and other common appliances. Failure to
keep the On-body Injector at least this recommended distance may interfere with
operation and can lead to a missed or incomplete dose of Neulasta.
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Attention!
What to do if you hear beeping or when you look at status light and it is flashing red.
ERROR LIGHT
“BEEPS”
If at any time the On-body Injector beeps continuously for 5 minutes, and the status light is
flashing red, take the On-body Injector off of the patient.
DO NOT apply On-body Injector to patient if red error light is on.
DO NOT leave On-body Injector on patient if red error light is on.
In all cases, do not use. Start over with a new Neulasta Onpro kit, and call Amgen at 1-800772-6436.
What to do if the adhesive becomes saturated with fluid or the On-body Injector is dripping.
Saturated adhesive
Dripping fluid from On-body Injector
If patient reports an On-body Injector leak, they might not have received full dose. Schedule a followup appointment, and report the incident to Amgen at 1-800-772-6436.
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Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim)
Manufactured by:
Amgen Inc.
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks, California 91320-1799
© 2002-2016 Amgen Inc. All rights reserved.
www.neulasta.com 1-800-772-6436 (1-800-77-AMGEN)
Issued: 4/2016
v5
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Do not expose the On-body Injector for Neulasta to the following environments as the On-body Injector
may be damaged and the patient could be injured:
• MRI
• X-ray
• CT-Scan
• Ultrasound
• Oxygen rich environments such as hyperbaric chambers
Symbol
Meaning
Do not reuse this On-body Injector. Single-use only
Refer to Instructions for Use
Do not use if packaging is damaged.
Temperature Limitation
Humidity Limitation
Expiration Date (use by date)
Reference/model number
Lot Number
Type BF medical device (protection from electrical shock)
Sterilized by ethylene oxide
Waterproof up to 8 feet for 1 hour
Prescription use only
Not MRI-safe
On-body Injector for Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim)
Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim) Prefilled Syringe
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Electromagnetic Compatibility
The information contained in this section (such as separation distances) is, in general, specifically
written in regard to the On-body Injector for Neulasta. The numbers provided will not guarantee
faultless operation but should provide reasonable assurance of such. This information may not be
applicable to other medical electrical equipment; older equipment may be particularly susceptible to
interference.
General Notes:
Medical electrical equipment requires special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC), and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this
document.
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment.
Cables and accessories not specified within the instructions for use are not authorized. Using cables
and/or accessories may adversely impact safety, performance, and electromagnetic compatibility
(increased emission and decreased immunity).
Care should be taken if the On-body Injector for Neulasta is used adjacent to other electrical
equipment; if adjacent use is inevitable, the On-body Injector for Neulasta should be observed to verify
normal operation in this setting.
Electromagnetic Emissions
The On-body Injector for Neulasta is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The user of the On-body Injector for Neulasta should ensure that it is used in such an
environment.
Emissions
Compliance according to
Electromagnetic environment
The On-body Injector for
RF Emissions (CISPR 11)
Group 1
Neulasta uses RF energy only
for its internal function.
Therefore, its RF emissions are
very low and are not likely to
cause any interference in nearby
equipment.
CISPR B
Class B
Emissions Classification
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Electromagnetic Immunity
The On-body Injector for Neulasta is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The user of this equipment should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Electromagnetic
Immunity Test
IEC 60601 Test Level
Compliance Level
Environment –
Guidance
ESD
±6kV Contact
6kV Contact
Floors should be wood,
concrete or ceramic tile.
IEC 610000-4-2
±8kV Air
±8kV Air
If floors are synthetic,
the r/h should be at
least 30%.
Power Frequency
Power frequency
3A/m
3A/m
50/60 Hz
magnetic fields should
Magnetic Field IEC
be that of typical
commercial or hospital
61000-4-8
environment.
Radiated RF Fields
3 V/m
Portable and mobile
(E1)=3V/m
communications
61000-4-3
80 MHz to 2.5 GHz
equipment should be
separated from the
On-body Injector for
Neulasta by no less
than the distances
calculated/listed
below:
D=(3.5/V1)(√P)150
kHz to 80 MHz
D=(3.5/E1)(√P)80 to
800 MHz
D=(7/E1)(√P)800 MHz
to 2.5 GHz
Where P is the max
power in watts and D
is the recommended
separation distance
in meters. Field
strengths from fixed
transmitters, as
determined by an
electromagnetic site
survey, should be less
than the compliance
levels (V1 and E1).
Interference may
occur in the vicinity of
equipment containing
a transmitter.
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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF
communications equipment and the On-body Injector for Neulasta
You can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between
portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the On-body Injector for
Neulasta, as recommended below, according to the maximum power of the communication equipment.
Rated maximum
Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter, in meters
output power of
150 kHz to 80 MHz
80 to 800 MHz
800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
transmitter, in watts
D=(3.5/V1)( √P)
D=(3.5/E1)( √P)
D=(7/E1)(√P)
0.01
0.11667
0.11667
0.23333
0.1
0.36894
0.36894
0.73785
1
1.1667
1.1667
2.3333
10
3.6894
3.6894
7.3785
100
11.667
11.667
23.333
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Patient Instructions for Use
On-body Injector for Neulasta Description
The On-body Injector for Neulasta is intended for delivery of Neulasta. The On-body Injector is small,
for one-time use, lightweight, battery-powered, and waterproof up to 8 feet for 1 hour. Your healthcare
provider will use a prefilled syringe with Neulasta to fill the On-body Injector prior to applying it. The
prefilled syringe with Neulasta and the On-body Injector are provided to your healthcare provider as
part of Neulasta OnproTM kit. The On-body Injector is applied directly to your skin using a self-adhesive
backing. The On-body Injector informs you of its status with sounds and lights.
The On-body Injector contains electronic components as well as: a plastic housing, acrylic adhesive,
batteries, a cannula introducer (needle) and a cannula. The On-body Injector is approximately: 2.4 in
long, 1.6 in wide, 0.7 in height (62 mm long, 41 mm wide, 17 mm height).
Warnings
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•
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Before you receive Neulasta, tell your healthcare provider if you:
o Have sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease
o Have problems with your kidneys
o Have any other medical problems
o Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Neulasta may harm your
unborn baby.
o Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Neulasta passes into your
breastmilk.
DO NOT take Neulasta if you have had a serious allergic reaction to pegfilgrastim
(Neulasta®) or to filgrastim (Neupogen®).
Tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to latex. A prefilled syringe is used to fill the
On-body Injector by your healthcare provider prior to applying the On-body Injector. The
prefilled syringe gray needle cap contains dry natural rubber, which is derived from latex.
Latex may be transferred to your skin.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have had severe skin reactions to acrylic adhesives.
The On-body Injector is for adult patients only.
Avoid activities and places that may interfere with monitoring during the dosing of Neulasta
administered by the On-body Injector. For example, AVOID traveling, driving, or operating
heavy machinery during hours 26-29 following application of the On-body Injector for
Neulasta (this includes the 45-minute dose delivery period plus an hour post-delivery).
If you must travel by airplane before the approximately 45-minute dose delivery period with
the On-body Injector, avoid airport X-ray scans. Request a manual pat down instead. Use
care during a manual pat down to help prevent the On-body Injector from being accidentally
removed. For more information go to
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/travelers-disabilities-and-medical-conditions
If you have an allergic reaction during the delivery of Neulasta, remove the On-body Injector
by grabbing the edge of the adhesive pad and peeling off the On-body Injector. Get
emergency medical help right away.
Call your healthcare provider immediately if you have severe pain or skin discomfort around
your On-body Injector.
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•
•
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Call your healthcare provider right away if you have pain in your left upper stomach area or
left shoulder area. This pain could mean your spleen is enlarged or ruptured.
Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you get any of
these symptoms of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): fever, shortness of breath,
trouble breathing, or a fast rate of breathing.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you experience any of these symptoms of kidney
injury (glomerulonephritis): puffiness in your face or ankles, blood in your urine or brown
colored urine or you notice you urinate less than usual.
Keep children away from the used On-body Injector.
You should only receive a dose of Neulasta on the day your healthcare provider tells you.
You should not receive your dose of Neulasta any sooner than 24 hours after you finish
receiving your chemotherapy. The On-body Injector for Neulasta is programmed to deliver
your dose about 27 hours after your healthcare provider places the On-body Injector on your
skin.
DO NOT expose the On-body Injector to the following because the On-body Injector may be
damaged and you could be injured:
• MRI
• X-ray
• CT-Scan
• Ultrasound
• Oxygen rich environments, such as hyperbaric chambers
DO NOT use hot tubs, whirlpools, or saunas while wearing the On-body Injector. This may
affect your medicine.
DO NOT expose the On-body Injector to direct sunlight. If the On-body Injector is exposed
to direct sunlight for more than 1 hour, it may affect your medicine. Wear the On-body
Injector under clothing.
DO NOT sleep on the On-body Injector or apply pressure during wear, especially during
dose delivery. This may affect the On-body Injector performance.
DO NOT peel off or disturb the On-body Injector’s adhesive before your full dose is
complete. This may result in a missed or incomplete dose of Neulasta.
Precautions
Environmental:
 Keep the On-body Injector dry for the last 3 hours prior to the dose delivery start.
 Only expose the On-body Injector to temperatures between 41°F and 104°F (5°C-40°C).
 Keep the On-body Injector at least 4 inches away from electrical equipment such as cell
phones, cordless telephones, microwaves and other common appliances. Failure to keep
the On-body Injector at least this recommended distance may interfere with operation and can
lead to a missed or incomplete dose of Neulasta.
Activity Related:
 Avoid getting body lotions, creams, oils or cleaning agents near the On-body Injector as these
products may loosen the adhesive.
 Be careful not to bump the On-body Injector or knock the On-body Injector off your body.
Biohazard:
Properly dispose of the On-body Injector:
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The On-body Injector contains batteries, electronics, and a needle. The On-body Injector
should be placed in a sharps disposal container, with an appropriate sized opening, regardless
of whether or not the needle is exposed. Follow instructions provided by your healthcare
provider or by state or local laws.
To participate in Amgen’s voluntary disposal program, please call 1-844-MYNEULASTA (1-844696-3852) or visit www.neulasta.com to enroll.
For more information about safe sharps disposal, and for specific information about sharps
disposal in the state that you live in, go to FDA’s website at:
http://www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal.
Risks
You can avoid most risks related to using the On-body Injector for Neulasta by following the Patient
Instructions for Use. Immediately call your healthcare provider if any of the following occur:

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

The adhesive becomes noticeably wet (saturated) with fluid, or you see dripping
If the On-body Injector fill indicator is not at the empty position after On-body Injector removal
(You should see a black line next to the EMPTY indicator.)
The On-body Injector comes off from the skin before or during a dose delivery (DO NOT reapply it.)
Status light is flashing red
Allergic reaction
Persistent or worsening redness or tenderness at the application site (may be a sign of
infection)
Severe pain or skin discomfort around your On-body Injector
Any concern about your medication
If the needle is exposed after On-body Injector removal
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On-body Injector for Neulasta® (nu-las-tah) (pegfilgrastim) Injection
Patient Instructions for Use
Dose Delivery Information
Your On-body Injector was applied:
__________________________________________________________
Day
Time
AM / PM
Your dose delivery will start around:
__________________________________________________________
Day
Time
AM / PM
Name of Healthcare Provider:
__________________________________________________________
Last, First
Healthcare Provider contact number:
__________________________________________________________
On-body Injector lot number:
__________________________________________________________
Important Information
This On-body Injector delivers Neulasta with an under-the-skin (subcutaneous) injection. See
Patient Information for medicine information.
If you have concerns about your medication, call your healthcare provider immediately. Serious
allergic reactions can happen with Neulasta. Ask your caregiver to be nearby for the first use.
Plan to be in a place where you or your caregiver can appropriately monitor the On-body
Injector for Neulasta during the approximately 45 minute Neulasta delivery and for an hour after
the delivery.
Avoid activities and places that may interfere with monitoring during the dosing of Neulasta
administered by the On-body Injector (hours 26-29).
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If you have an allergic reaction during the delivery of Neulasta, remove the On-body Injector by
grabbing the edge of the adhesive pad and peeling off the On-body Injector. Get emergency
medical help right away.
The On-body Injector should be applied to intact, non-irritated skin on the stomach area
(abdomen) or back of the arm. The back of the arm may only be used if there is a caregiver
available to monitor the status of the On-body Injector.
Call your healthcare provider immediately if you have severe pain or skin discomfort around
your On-body Injector.
Be careful not to bump the On-body Injector or knock the On-body Injector off your body.
Avoid getting body lotions, creams, oils or cleaning agents near the On-body Injector as these
products may loosen the adhesive.
Keep the On-body Injector dry for the last 3 hours prior to the dose delivery start.
Only expose the On-body Injector to temperatures between 41°F and 104°F (5°C and 40°C).
After On-body Injector removal, properly dispose of it in a sharps disposal container as
instructed by your healthcare provider or by state or local laws.
Keep the On-body Injector at least 4 inches away from electrical equipment such as cell
phones, cordless telephones, microwaves and other common appliances. Failure to keep the
On-body Injector at least this recommended distance may interfere with operation and can lead
to a missed or incomplete dose of Neulasta.
DO NOT:
use hot tubs, whirlpools, or saunas while wearing the On-body Injector. This may affect
your medicine.
expose the On-body Injector to direct sunlight. If the On-body Injector is exposed to direct
sunlight for more than 1 hour, it may affect your medicine. Wear the On-body Injector under
clothing.
sleep on the On-body Injector or apply pressure during wear, especially during dose
delivery. This may affect On-body Injector performance.
peel off or disturb the On-body Injector adhesive before your full dose is complete. This
may result in a missed or incomplete dose of Neulasta.
A healthcare provider who is familiar with Neulasta should answer your questions. For general
questions or support call 1-844-MYNEULASTA (1-844-696-3852) or visit www.neulasta.com.
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Guide to Parts for On-body Injector for Neulasta
Green Flashing Status Light
Cannula
Window
Fill
Indicator
The On-body Injector is working properly.
Red Flashing Status Light
Cannula
Window
Fill
Indicator
If at any time you hear beeping, check the status light. If it is flashing red, call your healthcare
provider immediately.
FULL
EMPTY
Fill indicator
After your dose delivery is complete, check to see if the black line on your On-body Injector fill
indicator is at empty.
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On-body Injector Placement
Back of
upper arm
Abdomen
Step 1: Monitor On-body Injector
A
Check your status light occasionally for approximately 27 hours. Since it flashes slowly,
watch for at least 10 seconds. If the status light is flashing green, it is okay.
If at any time you hear beeping, check the status light. If it is flashing red, call your
healthcare provider immediately.
OKAY LIGHT
If the On-body Injector for Neulasta was placed on the back of your arm, a caregiver must be
available to monitor the status of the On-body Injector.
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B
After approximately 27 hours, your On-body Injector will beep to let you know your
dose delivery will begin in 2 minutes. When the dose delivery starts, it will take about 45
minutes to complete. During this time, the On-body Injector will flash a fast green light.
If at any time you hear beeping, check the status light. If it is flashing red, call your
healthcare provider immediately.
OKAY LIGHT
“BEEPS”
DO NOT remove the On-body Injector before the dose delivery is complete.
Step 2: Monitor Dose Delivery
For the next 45 minutes, monitor your On-body Injector frequently for leaks
during dose delivery. If the On-body Injector was placed on the back of your
arm, a caregiver must be available to monitor your On-body Injector.
Noticeably wet (saturated)
adhesive
Dripping fluid
from On-body Injector
If the adhesive becomes noticeably wet (saturated) with fluid, or you see dripping, call your
healthcare provider immediately.
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A
Your dose delivery will take around 45 minutes to complete.
● You may hear a series of clicks. This is okay.
● A beep will sound when the dose delivery is complete.
OKAY LIGHT
Step 3: Remove On-body Injector When Dose Delivery Is Complete
A
When beeping starts, check to see the color of the status light.
FINISH LIGHT
Check to see if the status light is
SOLID GREEN or has switched off.
This means the dose is complete.
Remember, any time you see a leak,
call your healthcare provider
immediately. If the dose is complete,
go to the next step.
ERROR LIGHT
“BEEPS”
If you see the status light
is flashing red, your On-body
Injector is not functioning properly.
Call
your healthcare provider
immediately, as you may not have
received a full dose.
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B
Grab the edge of the adhesive pad. Slowly peel off the On-body Injector.
● If medicine has leaked or the adhesive is noticeably wet (saturated), call your healthcare
provider immediately as you may not have received your full dose.
● Remove any extra adhesive using soap and water.
DO NOT grasp the On-body Injector itself to try to pull it off of your body.
Step 4: Finish
Check to see if your On-body Injector is empty.
●
You should see a black line next to the EMPTY indicator. If the On-body Injector is not
empty, call your healthcare provider immediately.
●
Check your status light again. Watch for at least 10 seconds. If the status light is solid
green or it has switched off, it is okay.
If you hear beeping, or when you check the status light and it is flashing red, call your
healthcare provider immediately.
After On-body Injector removal, place the On-body Injector in a sharps disposal container
whether the needle is exposed or not. If the needle is exposed, call your healthcare
provider immediately.
●
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A
Record the end state of your On-body Injector.
● Mark the box of the description that represents your On-body Injector after it has been
used.
Status light is solid green or the status light has switched off. This means that
the delivery is complete.
On-body Injector leaked, call your healthcare provider immediately.
B
Status light is red, call your healthcare provider immediately.
Properly dispose of the On-body Injector.
● The On-body Injector contains batteries, electronics, and a needle. Dispose of it in a
sharps disposal container as instructed by your healthcare provider or by state or local
laws.
● To participate in Amgen’s voluntary disposal program, please call 1-844-MYNEULASTA
(1-844-696-3852) or visit www.neulasta.com to enroll.
For more information about safe sharps disposal, and for specific information about
sharps disposal in the state that you live in, go to FDA’s website at:
http://www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal.
Keep children away from the used On-body Injector.
Attention!
What to do if you hear beeping or when you look at the status light and it is flashing red.
If the status light is flashing red, you may not have received your full dose. Call your healthcare
provider immediately.
ERROR LIGHT
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What to do if the On-body Injector adhesive becomes noticeably wet (saturated) with fluid,
or you see dripping.
Noticeably wet (saturated) adhesive
Dripping fluid from On-body Injector
If the adhesive becomes saturated with fluid, or you see dripping, your medicine may have
leaked out.
Even with a leak, the status light may remain green and the fill indicator may be at EMPTY.
Call your healthcare provider immediately as you may not have received your full dose.
Note: It is normal to see a few drops of fluid at the application site, but not normal to see a
noticeably wet (saturated) adhesive.
What do I do if the On-body Injector comes off before the full dose is delivered?
Call your healthcare provider immediately if the On-body Injector at any time comes away from your
skin before your full dose delivery, DO NOT reapply it.
What if there is blood at my application site after the On-body Injector has been removed?
If there is blood, press a clean cotton ball or gauze pad on the application site. Apply an adhesive
bandage if needed.
What if my application site is red or tender after On-body Injector removal?
Call your healthcare provider immediately if you experience persistent or worsening redness or
tenderness at the application site, as this can be a sign of infection.
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Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim)
Manufactured by:
Amgen Inc.
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks, California 91320-1799
US License No. 1080
Patent: http://pat.amgen.com/neulasta/
© 2002 to 2015 Amgen Inc. All rights reserved.
www.neulasta.com
1-844-MYNEULASTA (1-844-696-3852) Issued: 11/2015 v4
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Instructions for Use
Neulasta (nu-las-tah)
(pegfilgrastim)
Injection, for subcutaneous use
Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe
Guide to parts
Before use
After use
Plunger
rod
Used
plunger
rod
Finger grip
Label and
expiration
date
Blue
safety
guard
Syringe barrel
Blue
safety
guard
extended
Medicine
Gray
needle
cap on
Gray
needle
cap off
Important: The needle is covered by the gray needle cap before use.
Important
Read the Patient Information for important information you need to know about Neulasta
before using these Instructions for Use.
Before you use a Neulasta prefilled syringe, read this important information.
Storing the prefilled syringe
 Store Neulasta in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
 Do not freeze.
 Keep the prefilled syringe in the original carton to protect from light or physical
damage.
 Take the prefilled syringe out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before use and allow it to
reach room temperature before preparing an injection.
 Throw away (dispose of) any Neulasta that has been left at room temperature, 68°F
to 77°F (20°C to 25°C), for more than 48 hours.
 Keep the Neulasta prefilled syringe out of the reach of children.
Using the prefilled syringe
 It is important that you do not try to give the injection unless you or your
caregiver has received training from your healthcare provider.
 Make sure the name Neulasta appears on the carton and prefilled syringe label.
 Check the carton and prefilled syringe label to make sure the dose strength is 6 mg.
 You should not inject a dose of Neulasta to children weighing less than 45 kg from a
Neulasta prefilled syringe. A dose less than 0.6 mL (6 mg) cannot be accurately
measured using the Neulasta prefilled syringe.
 Do not use a prefilled syringe after the expiration date on the label.
 Do not shake the prefilled syringe.
 Do not remove the gray needle cap from the prefilled syringe until you are ready to
inject.
 Do not use the prefilled syringe if the carton is open or damaged.
 Do not use a prefilled syringe if it has been dropped on a hard surface. The prefilled
syringe may be broken even if you cannot see the break. Use a new prefilled syringe.
 Do not slide the blue safety guard over the needle before you give the injection.
This will “activate” or lock the blue safety guard. Use another prefilled syringe that
has not been activated and is ready to use.
 The gray needle cap on the prefilled syringe contains dry natural rubber (made from
latex). Tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to latex. You should not
give Neulasta using the prefilled syringe if you have latex allergies.
Call your healthcare provider if you have any questions.
Step 1: Prepare
A Remove the prefilled syringe carton from the refrigerator.
Put the original carton with any unused prefilled syringes back in the refrigerator.
Remove the syringe tray from the carton. On a clean, well-lit surface, place the syringe
tray at room temperature for 30 minutes before you give an injection.




Do not use the prefilled syringe if the carton is damaged.
Do not try to warm the prefilled syringe by using a heat source such as hot water or
microwave.
Do not leave the prefilled syringe in direct sunlight.
Do not shake the prefilled syringe.
Open the tray by peeling away the cover. Grab the blue safety guard to remove the
prefilled syringe from the tray.
Grab Blue Safety Guard
For safety reasons:
 Do not grab the plunger rod.
 Do not grab the gray needle cap.
B Inspect the medicine and prefilled syringe.
Label and
expiration
date
Medicine
Gray needle cap
Make sure the medicine in the prefilled syringe is clear and colorless.
 Do not use the prefilled syringe if:
o The medicine is cloudy or discolored or contains flakes or particles.
o Any part appears cracked or broken.
o The prefilled syringe has been dropped.
o The gray needle cap is missing or not securely attached.
o The expiration date printed on the label has passed.
In all cases, use a new prefilled syringe and call your healthcare provider.
C Gather all materials needed for the injection.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
On a clean, well-lit work surface, place the:
 Prefilled syringe
 Alcohol wipe
 Cotton ball or gauze pad
 Adhesive bandage
 Sharps disposal container
Step 2: Get ready
D Prepare and clean the injection site(s).
Upper arm
Upper arm
Stomach
area
(abdomen)
Buttocks
Thigh
You can use:
 Thigh
 Stomach area (abdomen), except for a 2-inch area right around the navel (belly
button)
 Upper outer area of the buttocks (only if someone else is giving you the injection)
 Outer area of upper arm (only if someone else is giving you the injection)
Clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe. Let the skin dry.
 Do not touch this area again before injecting.
 If you want to use the same injection site, make sure it is not the same spot on the
injection site you used for a previous injection.
 Do not inject into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red, or hard. Avoid
injecting into areas with scars or stretch marks.
E Hold the prefilled syringe by the syringe barrel. Carefully pull the gray needle cap
straight off and away from the body.
Syringe barrel




Do not remove the gray needle cap from the prefilled syringe until you are ready to
inject.
Do not twist or bend the gray needle cap.
Do not hold the prefilled syringe by the plunger rod.
Do not put the gray needle cap back onto the prefilled syringe.
Important: Throw the gray needle cap into the sharps disposal container.
Step 3: Subcutaneous (under the skin) injection
F Pinch the injection site to create a firm surface.
Important: Keep skin pinched while injecting.
G Hold the pinch. Insert the needle into the skin at 45 to 90 degrees.
H Using slow and constant pressure, push the plunger rod until it reaches the bottom.
When done, gently pull the syringe off of the skin.
Important: When you remove the syringe, if it looks like the medicine is still in the
syringe barrel, this means you have not received a full dose. Call your healthcare
provider right away.
Step 4: Finish
I
Before you finish!
For your safety, pull the blue safety guard until it clicks and covers the needle.
GRAB
HERE
Once extended, the blue safety guard will lock into position and will not slide back over
the needle.
Keep your hands away from the needle at all times.
J Discard (throw away) the used prefilled syringe.

Put the used prefilled syringe in a FDA-cleared sharps disposal container right away
after use. Do not throw away (dispose of) the syringe in the household trash.

If you do not have a FDA-cleared sharps disposal container, you may use a
household container that is:
o made of a heavy-duty plastic,
o can be closed with a tight-fitting, puncture-resistant lid, without sharps being
able to come out,
o upright and stable during use,
o leak-resistant, and
o properly labeled to warn of hazardous waste inside the container.

When your sharps disposal container is almost full, you will need to follow your
community guidelines for the right way to dispose of your sharps disposal container.
There may be state or local laws about how you should throw away used needles
and syringes. For more information about safe sharps disposal, and for specific
information about sharps disposal in the state that you live in, go to the FDA’s
website at: http://www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal


Do not reuse the prefilled syringe.
Do not recycle the prefilled syringe or sharps disposal container or throw them into
household trash.
Important: Always keep the sharps disposal container out of the reach of children.
K Examine the injection site.
If there is blood, press a cotton ball or gauze pad on the injection site. Do not rub the
injection site. Apply an adhesive bandage if needed.
This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Manufactured by:
Amgen Inc.
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks, California 91320-1799
U.S. License No. 1080
 2002-2016 Amgen Inc. All rights reserved.
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Revised: 4/2016 v1